Month: October 2018

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Hartford Optimist Club Fall Hayride

There’s been an autumn tradition in my hometown for as long as I can remember, an experience whose proceeds benefit the children of the community. This annual event is the Hartford Optimist Club’s Haunted Hayride.

The hayride takes place on select weekend evenings in October each year. It originally took place at Hartford Orchards in the center of town, but moved to Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm in neighboring Burghill, Ohio, nearly twenty years ago. Continue reading “Hartford Optimist Club Fall Hayride”

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Hartford Orchards

As many of you know, I spent most of the first 40 years of my life living in a little town in Northeast Ohio called Hartford. Located right on the Pennsylvania border, that little town, or township, rather, was known for its apple orchards.  As a small child, I remember elementary school field trips to the orchard (such a far walk across the road), youth group pick-your-own parties, apple festivals, trips to the nearby cider mill, and more.  Through the years, many of the orchards have closed down or been sold, and last year, the last orchard went up for auction and shuttered its door.  However, I’m happy to say that Hartford Orchards opened again this fall.

We stopped in at the newly reopened Hartford Orchards on Apple Festival weekend and were impressed with all they had to offer.

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Amazing Apple Crisp

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I can’t wait for the apples to ripen and the leaves to change color. Living in an area known for its apple orchards, I have a few favorite apple recipes. This simple and easy-to-make apple crisp recipe is the perfect seasonal treat. The best part? You probably already have all of the ingredients at home!

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Hartford Apple Festival Traditions

Fall is finally here, and along with it, comes one of my favorite weekends of the year: Apple Festival! This year, for the first time, we were privileged to share this long-standing community tradition with our grandchildren.

*Update: The 2019 Hartford Apple Festival Dates are September 20, 21, and 22, 2019.*

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